Richard Byrd Library

NOTE: Due to a software upgrade, the public Internet PCs at
Richard Byrd Library will be unavailable for several days starting
Wednesday, December 10. We apologize for any inconvenience.

The Richard Byrd Library originally began as a storefront in 1958.
The building at the current location opened in March 1965 and was
completely renovated in 2010. The library received certification with
a Gold rating under the
Leadership Energy Environmental Design (LEED) program, sponsored
by the U.S. Green Building Council. A distinctive feature of the new
library is our weathervane, an accurate replica of the airplane flown
by Admiral Byrd during his exploration of Antarctica and his flight
over the South Pole.

We offer free Internet access, technology tutoring, programs for
children and adults, a weekly English conversation group, and meeting
space for the Springfield community. The library has books,
magazines, newspapers, DVDs, and recorded books. Reflecting the
diversity of our community, we provide materials for learning English
and a Spanish language collection for all ages.